A transformed hydroelectric plant in Maine hits the marketplace for $750k
On the Market
The 1919 plant was transformed to a residence in 2006. The property comes with two buildings.
“A River Runs By It” — this former hydroelectric energy plant on the Pemaquid River in Bristol, Maine, that’s. It’s in the marketplace for $750,000.
The construction at 13 Higher Spherical Pond Street was in-built 1919, tucked alongside the sting of the water in a bucolic setting. Again then, the water would go beneath the inspiration to generate the ability. Transformed right into a residence in 2006, the house welcomes you thru barn doorways to a big open cement room. Whereas it may very well be transformed to a residing space, the sellers have been utilizing it as a celebration house that has its personal kitchenette.
Stroll round to the entrance to climb a number of steps to an outside seating space, which leads into the two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence. To the precise is the kitchen with darkish blue cabinetry, a soapstone countertop on the island, and chrome steel home equipment. Outsized home windows present views of the river, notably from the window seat the place you may hear the river run by the open the home windows. Within the nook of the residing house, a propane range supplies a comfy setting.
“There’s fairly a little bit of river frontage on this property. The river is so fairly, and it’s so enjoyable to be down there,” mentioned Crissy Stirratt of Sotheby’s Worldwide Realty, who has the itemizing, noting that there’s additionally nice fishing. A fireplace pit and seating space are good for absorbing the surroundings, and there’s a swimming gap for taking a dip.
The first bed room fills with mild from outsized home windows that look right down to the river. A double closet supplies ample storage.
The property comes with a second construction that beforehand served as a plumbing provide retailer, has a two-bay storage. Subsequent to that’s an open house that’s ultimate for a gallery or train studio. On the again, there’s a spacious workshop space and an insulated house that’s presently getting used as a gymnasium. The propane system is new.
The house is near Pemaquid Seaside, and is about quarter-hour from the riverfront city of Demariscotta. Boothbay Harbor is about 45 minutes away.
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